Epson Color Proofer 5500 Specifications
Epson Color Proofer 5500 Specifications

Epson Color Proofer 5500 Specifications

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ink cartridge
clamps
ink cartridge
compartment door
print head
(under cover)
left edge
guide
paper tray extension
release levers
rear manual feed slot
rear manual feed
slot cover
printer cover
control
panel
edge
guide
paper size
media type
levers
levers
front edge
guide
paper tray
extension
optional interface
card slot
edge guide
USB
interface
parallel interface
paper path cover
Accessories

Ink Cartridges

Cartridge
Black ink cartridge
Cyan/light cyan ink cartridge
Magenta/light magenta ink cartridge
Yellow ink cartridge
Options
Item
250-sheet lower paper cassette and tray
Replacement 250-sheet paper tray
EPSON Type B IEEE-1394 (FireWire
EPSON Type B 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Card
EFI
®
Fiery
®
Spark Professional RIP software
One-year Service Plan
Two-year Service Plan
Media
Media name
Archival Matte Paper
Premium Glossy
Photo Paper
Professional Glossy
Paper
Watercolor Paper -
Radiant White
Premium Luster Paper
2/01

EPSON Stylus Pro 5500

Part number
T486011
T489011
T488011
T487011
Part Number
C813611
C813621
®
) Interface Card
C823722
Interface
C823632A
TBD
EPP55B1
EPP55B2
Size
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
A3 (297 × 420 mm)
Super A3/B (13 × 19 inches)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
A3 (297 × 420 mm)
Super A3/B (13 × 19 inches)
8.3 in. × 32 ft roll (to cut to
lengths up to 44 inches)
13 in. × 32 ft roll (to cut to
lengths up to 44 inches)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Super A3/B (13 × 19 inches)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
A3 (297 × 420 mm)
Super A3/B (13 × 19 inches)
8.3 in. × 32 ft roll (to cut to
lengths up to 44 inches)
13 in. × 32 ft roll (to cut to
lengths up to 44 inches)
EPSON Stylus Pro 5500
Part number
S041341
S041343
S041339
S041286
S041288
S041289
S041376
S041378
S041456
S041351
S041405
S041406
S041407
S041408
S041409
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  • Page 1: Epson Stylus Pro

    Yellow ink cartridge Options Item media type 250-sheet lower paper cassette and tray levers Replacement 250-sheet paper tray EPSON Type B IEEE-1394 (FireWire EPSON Type B 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Card ® Fiery One-year Service Plan Two-year Service Plan Media Media name...
  • Page 2: Printer Specifications

    Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 3 Paper tray, front and rear manual feed slots, optional lower paper cassette Paper tray capacity 250 sheets of 17 pound (64 g/m paper (for EPSON media capacity, see page 10) Output tray capacity 75 sheets of 24 lb (90 g/m Dimensions Storage: Width: 25.2 inches (640 mm)
  • Page 4: Control Panel Lights

    Ink Out light on and one or more ink out lights on 4 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Problem Response Paper out or incorrectly loaded Load paper, or make sure paper is loaded correctly, in the corresponding tray.
  • Page 5 (Press the Eject/Continue button to force print.) Print head is too hot Turn off the printer, wait a few moments, then turn it back on. Run a nozzle check and, if necessary, clean the print head.
  • Page 6: Installing Ink Cartridges For The First Time

    H ink out lights flash. Note: The first time you plug in the printer, the power supply may cycle the fan and then turn off. This is normal operation. 2. Open the left and right ink cartridge compartment doors.
  • Page 7: Running A Printer Check

    Caution: Never turn off the printer or open the paper path cover when the P Operate light is flashing. However, if the light is still flashing after 15 minutes and the printer is not moving or making noise, you may turn off the printer.
  • Page 8: Using The Control Panel

    6. Check the printout and select the numbered pattern that is correctly aligned. For example, pattern 8 here is aligned. 8 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 7. Press the button (to move backward) until the H ink out...
  • Page 9: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    ❏ Yellow: T487011 Caution: To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranty. Always leave the empty cartridge installed in the printer until you are ready to replace it with a new one.
  • Page 10: Selecting A Paper Path

    — — or paper longer than 19 in. 10 - EPSON Stylus Pro 5500 Using the Standard and Optional Paper Trays You can use these trays for most sizes of paper up to 13 × 19 inches. However, the trays can’t handle paper shorter than 11 inches (letter-size).
  • Page 11: Setting The Paper Tray Levers

    If you’re using preprinted paper, such as letterhead or forms, load it with the top edge leading into the printer. ❏ Some EPSON special media have cut corners to help you determine the correct loading position for the paper path...
  • Page 12: Loading Paper In The Optional Lower Tray

    Panel Clean the print head using the control panel buttons if you’re accessing the printer over a network or not using the EPSON printer driver and utilities. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on but not printing, and the Ink Out you need to replace the ink cartridge(s)—indicated by the...
  • Page 13: Transporting The Printer

    This will not properly lock the print head in the home position, causing ink to leak out and damage the printer. 4. Turn off the printer and make sure the print head is in the home (far right) position.

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